Tenzin Choden

Women in Bhutan’s Labour Market: A Decade of Change and Factors Driving It

Tenzin Choden & Pemma Lhaden Lhendup · South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics · 2026

Females constitute a critical segment of Bhutan’s working-age population, and their participation is essential for inclusive and sustainable economic growth.  Studies show that economic growth may be accelerated by bringing women into the labour force. Thus, policies stimulating...